The Hilleberg Akto has become the go-to choice for hunters who need an all-season, tough but light solo tent. It has proven itself on hunts in Alaska, all over the western U.S. and Canada, and in Asia and in weather conditions from fair to full-on storm. Although not much heavier than a bivy bag, the Akto offers spacious, all-season shelter for the solo hunter (or the hunter who just wants his own room). It is easy to pitch (the inner and outer tents are connected for quick, simultaneous set up), has Hilleberg’s Kerlon 1200 outer tent fabric with an impressive 26.5 lb. tear strength, 9 mm DAC poles, and a packed size small enough to fit into a side pocket on many packs. That is all at a packed weight of 3 lbs. 12 oz.
“I tried numerous backpacking tents out there before purchasing my Hilleberg Akto almost 10 years ago. I have used and abused this tent on every backpack hunt I’ve been on, and I almost always have it in my truck for the just-in-case moment. Because of the performance I have experienced with my Akto, Hilleberg is the only brand of lightweight backpacking tent I have purchased since that time. The last place you’ll want problems is 6+ miles in with a limited amount of gear to change out. It’s for this reason that I consider the Akto the best bang for my buck when it comes to strength versus weight ratio. I never head into the backcountry without it!” – Garth Jenson, Hunt Advisor
MSRP: $555
For more information, go to www.hilleberg.com
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